Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white design with two griffins at the bottom. They’re holding spears and look fierce, with wings and sharp claws. Above them, a fancy brooch shape sits in the center, surrounded by swirls, leaves, and tiny flowers. The griffins are a mix of eagle and lion—common in old symbols. The top part looks like a piece of jewelry, but it’s really a drawing meant to show how it would look. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists carve these detailed lines.
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